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    The verb 出版 (chūbǎn) for "publish"

    Actions & Events
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    出版 + Object / 出版 + 业/社

    Explanation

    出版 (chūbǎn) means "to publish," referring to the production and distribution of written works such as books, articles, or digital content. It is used in both traditional and digital publishing contexts, as in 数字出版业 (digital publishing industry). It can also function as a noun modifier, as in 出版社 (publishing house).

    Examples

    • 这本小说下个月就要出版了。

      Zhè běn xiǎoshuō xià gè yuè jiù yào chūbǎn le.

      This novel will be published next month.

    • 他在一家出版社工作，每天都要审稿。

      Tā zài yī jiā chūbǎnshè gōngzuò, měi tiān dōu yào shěngǎo.

      He works at a publishing house and has to review manuscripts every day.

    • 数字出版让更多人能方便地读到好书。

      Shùzì chūbǎn ràng gèng duō rén néng fāngbiàn de dú dào hǎo shū.

      Digital publishing allows more people to conveniently read good books.

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